WEIRD STUFF

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Garlic mouthwash could revolutionise oral care

A new review from the University of Sharjah suggests garlic extract could be an effective alternative to prescription mouthwash for fighting harmful oral microbes.

The study analysed nearly 400 scientific papers, including five clinical trials that met strict criteria. High-concentration garlic extract mouthwash delivered antimicrobial results comparable to chlorhexidine, the gold-standard prescription rinse.

Outcomes varied depending on dosage and duration, with some studies favouring chlorhexidine for maintaining plaque pH and others showing stronger microbial reductions with garlic.

Side effects differed: garlic rinses often caused burning sensations and strong odour, but these were generally milder than those from synthetic agents. The active compound allicin drives garlic's antimicrobial effects, and growing demand for natural formulations is expanding the global garlic extract market.

The researchers stressed the need for larger, standardised trials before garlic-based rinses can be widely recommended, but noted their potential as a natural oral-care alternative.

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Three-quarters of the world not getting enough omega-3

A global review shows that 76 per cent of people worldwide fail to consume sufficient omega-3 fatty acids, essential for heart, brain, and lifelong health.

The analysis, led by the University of East Anglia, University of Southampton, and Holland & Barrett, found that most people fall short of recommended levels of EPA and DHA, the two key omega-3 fats.

Professor Anne Marie Minihane said, "We found big gaps between what's advised and what most of us consume," and urged more accessible, sustainable sources like enriched foods or supplements.

Omega-3s, found mainly in oily fish like salmon, support brain development in infants, cardiovascular health in adults, and may reduce cognitive decline and depression risk later in life.

Dr Abbie Cawood noted that supplementation is especially important during pregnancy or for those who rarely eat fish.

The study also highlighted inconsistencies in global guidelines, with recommended daily intakes ranging widely or being unclear. Professor Philip Calder emphasised, "What is clear is that most people are not meeting these recommendations."

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Insider says Trump fully briefed about UFOs

Whistle-blower and retired Air Force Major David Grusch has made explosive claims that US President Donald Trump was "fully briefed" on crashed UFOs, non-human bodies, and even alien - human hybrids secretly living among humans.

Grusch, now an adviser to Congress's UAP Task Force, told Fox News that members of the administration were "very well aware of this reality", with Trump being "very knowledgeable on this subject".

He said the president received detailed reports on downed craft, extraterrestrial remains, and the intentions of multiple alien species.

Although the US government has never publicly produced physical evidence of alien technology, Grusch claims he personally saw classified intelligence memos, photos, and data describing non-human bodies.

He described four alien races, including the so-called Nordics -- fair-skinned beings who allegedly created hybrid offspring. He also described the Greys as technologically advanced and able to pilot craft with their minds.